When should a group of people be able to declare independence from their government? Under what conditions would you support allowing a group in your own nation to form a separate nation of their own?
2006-07-18 11:30:55 · 10 answers · asked by timm1776 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I mean this as a more general question, not just relating to an American state seceding from the Union (though you may certainly answer the question from that angle). Try to think of it this way...if some group of people were fighting for independence in another country, when would you support their cause, and when would you support the cause of that country to maintain its integrity?
2006-07-18 13:04:34 · update #1
Only when the government has become ruthless, dictatorship oppressing the people and keeping it in a war state.
2006-07-18 11:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Secession is an antiquated term that had meaning early in the history of our Republic when the union between states was extremely fragile. At this point, power has shifted substantially from the states to the federal government and therefore, secession is extremely unlikely. Besides, those who would consider such a radical move represent a fraction of the population and could never develop the political power to succeed.
2006-07-18 18:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to one of the little uninhabited islands in the Pacific Ocean. Take only the supplies with you that the government didn't support, regulate, or have something to do with. Call your little island "Fantasy Island" because that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
2006-07-18 18:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be willing to let both California and Texas secede from the Union tonight.
2006-07-18 18:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When separation is for the betterment of the nation as a whole.
2006-07-18 18:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not in these united states
2006-07-18 18:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you please read the Declaration of Independence. The reasons listed therein are far better than any others could write.
2006-07-18 18:36:23 · answer #7 · answered by R F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever the cervix isnt dialated enough or the mother or the baby is at some risk.
2006-07-18 18:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by craig c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever there is taxation without representation!
2006-07-18 18:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never. america, love it or leave it. and if you leave it, don't expect to be able to take any chunks to go ;)
2006-07-18 18:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by uncle osbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋